Commentary

Everton have won all four of their previous competitive home games against Bournemouth; two Premier League games, one FA Cup and one League Cup match.

There have been 19 goals scored in the four Premier League fixtures between Everton and Bournemouth; an average of nearly five per game.

The four Premier League meetings between these two clubs have seen eight goals scored in the 80th minute or later.

Bournemouth have lost 25 points from winning positions in the Premier League since the start of last season; three more than any other side in that period.

Everton have lost their last three Premier League games – they haven’t lost four in a row since January 2015.

Each of these three Premier League defeats for Everton have seen them fail to score – they haven’t failed to score in four consecutive Premier League matches since April 2006.

In their last three Premier League games, Everton have attempted just four shots on target (no goals) whilst allowing their opponents 20 shots on target.

Bournemouth have collected only seven points in their 11 Premier League away games so far in 2017 (W1 D4 L6).

The Cherries haven’t been able to find the net in their last two league away matches – they haven’t gone three on the road in league competition without a goal since March 2012 (five in a row).

Josh King has failed to score in all five of his Premier League appearances this season, and has attempted just two shots on target in 449 minutes. In his final 14 Premier League appearances of 2016- 17, Josh King scored 12 goals and averaged a goal every 103 minutes.

Wayne Rooney has had a hand in three goals (two goals, one assist) in three previous Premier League appearances against Bournemouth.